Historical Events tagged with "cheyenne"
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Nellie Tayloe Ross Becomes First Female Governor
Nellie Tayloe Ross was sworn in as governor of Wyoming, making her the first woman to hold such an office in the United States. She succeeded her late husband, William B. Ross, highlighting the increasing role of women in politics during the early 20th century. Her election came as a response to a desire for effective leadership in the state, demonstrating the shifting political landscape following the suffrage movement. This event marked a significant moment in Wyoming's and the nation's political history.
Continue ReadingUS Troops Attack Cheyenne Chief Dull Knife
Retaliation following the Battle of the Little Bighorn saw United States Army troops launch an assault on a vulnerable village led by Cheyenne Chief Dull Knife at the Powder River headwaters. The attack targeted sleeping members of the tribe in an effort to reassert control after the previous defeat in the ongoing conflicts with Native American tribes. The event exemplifies the tensions and hostilities between American forces and Indigenous populations during this tumultuous period.
Continue ReadingCuster's Last Stand at Little Bighorn
In a pivotal clash of the American Indian Wars, 300 men of the U.S. 7th Cavalry Regiment, led by Lieutenant Colonel George Armstrong Custer, faced a fierce resistance from approximately 5,000 Lakota, Cheyenne, and Arapaho warriors. The battle took place along the banks of the Little Bighorn River in Montana. Custer's forces engaged the Native American coalition, which was led by prominent leaders such as Sitting Bull and Crazy Horse. The outcome resulted in a decisive defeat for Custer’s regiment, marking a significant moment in the ongoing conflict between Native Americans and the U.S. government.
Continue ReadingCrazy Horse Defeats General Crook at Rosebud
On June 17, 1876, one thousand five hundred Sioux and Cheyenne warriors, led by the notable chief Crazy Horse, engaged and successfully repelled the forces commanded by General George Crook at Rosebud Creek in the Montana Territory. The battle arose as part of the larger tensions during the American Indian Wars, where Native American tribes were resisting encroachment on their lands. The confrontation exemplified the strategic capabilities and fierce resistance of the Native forces against the U.S. military.
Continue ReadingCuster's Cavalry Clashes with Cheyenne and Lakota
In Montana, the United States 7th Cavalry, led by Lieutenant Colonel George Armstrong Custer, engaged the Cheyenne and Lakota tribes near the Tongue River while safeguarding a railroad survey team. This skirmish marked the first interaction between these military forces and Native tribes, resulting in only one casualty on each side, setting the stage for future confrontations.
Continue ReadingCuster's Attack at Washita River
United States Army Lieutenant Colonel George Armstrong Custer led a surprise attack against Cheyenne encampments along the Washita River in Oklahoma. The attack targeted Cheyenne who were living on reservation land, as part of the U.S. government's strategy to subdue Native American resistance. Custer’s troops overwhelmed the Cheyenne, resulting in a significant loss of life and property for the Native Americans.
Continue ReadingWyoming Territory Established by Congress
The Wyoming Territory was formally established, creating a new administrative region in the United States. This significant development stemmed from efforts to organize vast lands in the west to facilitate settlement and governance, largely fueled by the migration patterns following the Civil War. With Cheyenne named as the capital, the territory became a centerpiece for population growth, resource exploitation, and the pursuit of statehood. The establishment of Wyoming Territory represented a crucial step in the U.S. westward expansion, highlighting the economic and social dynamics of the post-war era.
Continue ReadingMedicine Lodge Treaty Signed by Plains Tribes
The Medicine Lodge Treaty was signed in 1867 between the United States government and representatives of southern Great Plains Indian tribes, including the Comanche, Cheyenne, and Arapaho. The treaty required the tribes to relocate to a designated reservation in the western Indian Territory. It aimed to establish peace between the tribes and settlers by addressing conflicts arising from expansion and migration in the region. The signing occurred at Medicine Lodge Creek in Kansas, symbolizing a critical moment in Native American and U.S. relations.
Continue ReadingMassacre of Cheyenne and Arapaho at Sand Creek
Colonel John Chivington led Colorado volunteers in an attack that resulted in the massacre of at least 150 Cheyenne and Arapaho noncombatants at Sand Creek. The assault targeted a peaceful settlement, primarily consisting of women, children, and the elderly, who had been assured they would be safe under U.S. protection. This attack escalated tensions between Native Americans and settlers in the Colorado Territory.
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